2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing

On 13 October 2023, a suicide bombing occurred at Shia Imam Zaman Mosque in Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan. More than 7 people were killed, and 15 wounded due to the attack.^[1]

2023 Pul-i-Khumri bombing
Part of Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State
Pul-i-Khumri Pul-i-Khumri (Afghanistan)
Location	Imam Zaman Mosque, Pul-i-Khumri, Baghlan, Afghanistan
Date	13 October 2023
Target	Shia worshippers
Attack type	Suicide bombing
Deaths	7
Injured	17
Perpetrators	Islamic State – Khorasan Province

Explosion

During the Friday prayers, a bomb blast in Imam Zaman mosque. Some of the injuries were treated at Pul-i-Khumri Hospital, while others were transferred to Kunduz hospital for treatment.^[2] ISIS–K claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the attacker as "Sayfullah al-Muwahhid".^[3]

See also

• List of terrorist incidents linked to Islamic State – Khorasan Province

References

1. Radio Azadi, Radio Azadi. "Dead, Wounded In Afghan Mosque Blast During Friday Prayers". Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty. Radio Azadi. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
2. Stanikzai, Mujeeb Rahman Awrang. "Suicide Attack Targets Worshipers in Pol-e-Khomri, Death Toll 7, 17 Injured". tolonews.com. Tolo News. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
3. "Suicide Bombing at Shiite Mosque Kills 7 in Northern Afghanistan: Official". voanews.com. VOA News. Reuters. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.